Mass. firefighters honored for bravery, service
Firefighters from all across the commonwealth were honored Thursday for their service. The 33rd annual Firefighter of the Year Award ceremony was held in Worcester on Thursday to recognize and reflect on the selfless acts of courage, compassion and service that firefighters show every day. Both Gov. Charlie Baker and Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito spoke at the event. “It's natural to think of these individuals as superheroes because it's extraordinary the kind of work that they do each and every day," Polito said. Twenty-two people and seven groups were recognized for their bravery, heroism and service, and 10 medals of valor were awarded among other honors.
